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9:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Snakes don’t have great vision so they rely on other senses to get around. The Jacobson’s organ works in tandem with the tongue to detect nearby scent molecules.
ORIGIN:
Eastern and south central United States
HABITAT:
Forests and grasslands
HEIGHT/WEIGHT:
2 lbs
Length: 18-58 in
DIET:
Small mammals, birds, lizards and eggs
PREDATORS:
Larger snakes
NATURAL DEFENSES:
Camouflage
REPRODUCTION:
Sexually mature at 16-18 months
THREATS:
None
LIFE EXPECTANCY:
Up to 32 yrs in human care
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